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¹³ And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

In this powerful verse, Paul recognizes the Thessalonian believers’ faith with passion. Their faith is commendable. They were striving valiantly on the right path. Despite their commendable efforts, he knows they must dig deep to sustain that momentum, especially as some among them falter. With fervor, Paul urges them not to let burnout overtake them. He doesn’t want frustration or exhaustion from their righteous deeds to cause them to grow weary “of” doing good.

The Christian workers at Thessalonica may have felt the seductive pull of those who chose idleness over diligence. In this fallen world, the temptation to question the value of hard work is significant. Why toil relentlessly when some simply lounge around? Yet, Paul’s unwavering message to the churches of Galatia echoes through time. He fervently declared in Galatians 6:9: “And let us not grow weary of doing good. For in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Let this truth ignite our passion to persevere and labor joyfully for the greater good!

It is crucial in our unwavering service to the Lord that we stand firm in doing what is right. We must stand firm irrespective of what others may choose. We must fervently acknowledge that each of us holds individual accountability to the Lord. As Paul passionately declared to the Romans: “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12).

This temptation does not discriminate. It entices not only the new and the fragile in faith. It also tempts those who stand strong. Consider Demas. He was once a devoted coworker of Paul. Demas boldly turned his back on the grueling missionary life. He sought solace in the allure of comfort and ease. Paul lamented that Demas had abandoned him, seduced by the worldly system that glittered with empty promises (2 Timothy 4:10).

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